#24 – Luis Figarella: The Fourth F is for Figarella
Luis is patent agent in Massachusetts, originally from Puerto Rico and enjoying a Puerto Rican beer.
- Wanted to be a fighter pilot but stopped by bad eyes.
- Became an electrical engineer instead.
- Remember when resumes were actually mailed?
- In late 80s, worked for UPS on automated truck loading.
- Early in his career, he didn’t even know what a patent was.
- Learned his first patent had issued because he received an offer to make a plaque of it.
- Patent descriptions are like painting by numbers.
- It is an important decision on what to patent.
- Learned that Florida is hotter than Puerto Rico.
- A little on patent agent vs. attorney.
- Claim writing is an art form. And a very important one.
- Strategic patent – what you want to make.
- Tactical patent – similar to what you want to make.
- Luis is a big Dilbert fan.
- Loves teaching people what patents are.
- Most clients are in the FFF round – friends, family, and fools.
- Luis is a bit of a history buff.
To reach Luis – 603-557-8420, www.mxpatent.com, luis@mxpatent.com.
Bert’s Company – www.dexterityeng.com
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